Let’s talk about community. This vlog series is a line up of incredible women sharing little nuggets of “wifeing” wisdom that you can take, sift, mold, put in your pocket and apply as needed to your marriage or future marriage. The vlogs have encouraged me so much and I hope they do the same for you! Meet Jolene. Photo by Bridget…
We have a new vlog series headed your way titled “Wifeing.” This idea came about after I had my first night alone with the kids. While my husband was having an amazing time at a men’s retreat a huge insecurity rose up in me that honestly shook me to my core: “What if my husband decides he doesn’t want to…
This is a very vulnerable picture of me and our sweet Charlie. He was only with us for a few months but when we lost him it had felt like a lifetime. Nothing, absolutely nothing, could have prepared me for the heartache of his loss on my first Mother’s Day. Nothing could have prepared my heart for the look of…
There are so many terms used to label sex — “the deed, hanky-panky, horizontal polka, nookie,” I’ve even heard it called “family worship” (lol) but whatever you choose, sex and intimacy in marriage should be fun, passionate, adventurous, consensual, creative and treated as a gift. I had premarital sex and then decided to re-submit my sexuality to the Lord until…
“The little things are really the big things. It’s the simple love notes we leave each other in our bathroom. It’s staying up late, when we’re exhausted to have quality time together. It’s taking a shower together. It’s telling each other they smell good, or look sexy (often!). It’s the texts throughout the day to let the other person know…
“Carl and I married very young and one of many things that has helped us in our years of marriage has been that we are truly best friends. There are moments and situations in our marriage that require me to listen to Carl’s perspective as a man not as my husband. There are certain things that men process differently, and…
“I’ve been married to my wife for 15 years and dating her for 21 years. I love being married to her and every year just seems to get better and better. I would attribute the state of our marriage to a few major factors. First, we see the purpose of our marriage being the call to reflect the image of…
“…In this environment, EVERYONE is allowed space to grow, evolve and mature. In other words, when acceptance is freely given, self-examination is imminent because you’re not competing with your self-doubt and the disapproval of your spouse. As a wife, I appreciate how gracious Shedrach is when he has to correct me or our children. He’s in charge but he doesn’t…
“Regular date nights and planning in family time over long weekends has been so good for us lately. Life can get busy and hard to maintain balance, but doing our best to turn off the devices and getting time away together consistently has made a difference. It’s sounds simple and obvious, but we’re still learning how to not overcommit our…
“One thing that I believe helped me to maintain a healthy marriage is knowing that our marriage is about sacrificial love — it’s about supporting my husband as unto Christ. As a “helper,” (Gen. 2:18), I count it an honor and a privilege to walk alongside my husband and support/help him. When you help someone, the focus is taken off…